CDL Switcher — Yard Trailer Movements (FT)

FedEx Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Corporation in Chicago, IL is hiring for a yard switcher role responsible for moving trailers between yards and doors, with manual handling of packages as needed. CDL-A and DOT compliance are required, with training on yard safety and equipment operation.

The position offers a full-time schedule with day/evening shifts and a pay range shown in the listing. No formal education is required, and some experience with package handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching/CDL operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load/unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.
• Communicates with management and/or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
• Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
• Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT compliance

Instruction following

Numerical sorting

Dock equipment

Communication

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Dock carts

Job description

FedEx Corporation in Chicago, IL is hiring for a yard switcher role responsible for moving trailers between yards and doors, with manual handling of packages as needed. CDL-A and DOT compliance are required, with training on yard safety and equipment operation.

The position offers a full-time schedule with day/evening shifts and a pay range shown in the listing. No formal education is required, and some experience with package handling is preferred.